This book tells the story of the mighty Tyrannosaurus, which lived during the Cretaceous period between 140 and 65 million years ago. This ferocious dinosaur was one of the largest meat eaters, growing up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length. Its head was huge and full of long, sharp teeth.
This book tells the story of the enormous Apatosaurus, who lived during the late Jurassic period between 170 and 140 million years ago. It weighed up to 33 tons (30 metric tons), was more than 65 feet (20 meters) long, yet ate only plant food. It had bony skids on the underside of its long tail to protect the soft parts.
A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colorful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand the climate in a rainforest, the different plants and animals in a rainforest, and how animals find food and shelter in rainforests.
Habitats are the natural places where plants and animals live. Deserts, forests, oceans, ponds, grasslands, polar regions, and mountains - this book introduces them all to young children. Fabulous photographs highlight this valuable learning resource. Children will be inspired to write their own ABCs after reading this book.
There are more than a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In Insect Bodies, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part. Close-up photographs and clearly labeled illustrations help explain an insect's three main body sections, the different kinds of insect mouth parts, how insects use their eyes and antennae, why and how insects molt as they grow, and how insects move.
Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, Animals Called Mammals introduces the major characteristics of mammals, including fur and backbones, to young readers. Primates, rodents, marsupials, and other mammal groups are also introduced, using delightful images and simple descriptions.
This informative book looks at how different mountains are formed and where they are found on Earth. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young readers locate the biggest and longest mountain ranges on each continent. Children will also gain an understanding of the adaptations made by the animals and people who live on or near mountains.
The desert is a habitat of extreme climate that provides plants and animals with unique survival challenges. A Desert Habitat provides an introduction to one of the worlds most fascinating desert habitats: the Sonoran Desert. More plants and animals live in the Sonoran Desert than in any other desert on Earth. A Desert Habitat uses simple language and large, full-color images to teach children about the weather in the Sonoran Desert, how Sonoran Desert plants perform photosynthesis, and how animals find food, keep cool, and stay alive.
Did you know that a tiny sea jelly the size of your fingernail can kill a person? Oceans are filled with some of the most colorful creatures alive and some of the deadliest! Young children will be thrilled by the animals featured in this exciting ABC book, which identifies everything under the sea, from colorful nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, and clownfish to deadly electric eels, stingrays, great white sharks, and sea jellies.
Very simple, easy-to-read text pairs up with fun photographs to teach little readers that noses are for smelling, as well as all the yummyor grossthings they can smell! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Very simple, easy-to-read text pairs up with fun photographs to teach little readers that mouths are for tasting, as well as all the deliciousor ickythings they can taste! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Very simple, easy-to-read text pairs up with fun photographs to teach little readers that ears are for hearing, as well as all the quietor loudthings they can hear! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Very simple, easy-to-read text pairs up with fun photographs to teach little readers that eyes are for seeing, as well as all the beautiful things they can see! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Very simple, easy-to-read text pairs up with fun photographs to teach little readers about the five senses, as well as all the things they can taste, touch, hear, smell, and see! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about how snow is made and why it and the water cycle are so important to life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about how and why tornadoes form and important safety measures to take when a tornado happens. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about how thunder and lightning are made and why we hear it and see it. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about why and how wind happens and why it is so important to life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers will learn all about what fire fighters do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Big changes come in summer - from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of summertime, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about how rain is made and why it and the water cycle are so important to life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Big changes come in fall - from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of fall, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Big changes come in winter - from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of winter, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about how clouds are made and why they are important to life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Big changes come in spring - from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of springtime, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
